Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror List

• Get Out - Explores racial themes within horror through a suspenseful narrative.
• Candyman - A horror film that addresses urban legends and societal issues through a Black perspective.
• Us - Delves into identity and societal dichotomies with a horror twist.
• Tales from the Hood - Anthology horror that directly tackles racism and societal issues with dark humor.
• The skeleton key - Involves themes of voodoo and the cultural history of Black communities.
• The Shining - Classic horror that involves psychological trauma and supernatural elements.
• The Night House - Explores themes of grief and past trauma within a horror context.
• His House - Follows refugees confronting otherworldly horrors while exploring themes of displacement and identity.
• Lovecraft Country - Blends horror with historical racial themes and social commentary.
• Bird Box - Survival horror with themes of fear, trauma, and loss, representing diverse characters.
• A Wrinkle in Time - While not traditional horror, it includes dark elements and cosmic horror themes through a diverse lens.
• Eve's Bayou - A Southern Gothic film exploring family secrets and supernatural themes in a Black setting.
• Skeleton Crew - Focuses on Black experiences and narratives that intersect with horror elements.
• The People Under the Stairs - A satirical horror film that examines social issues and class differences.
• Ganja & Hess - Blend of horror and art house film that uniquely tells the story of vampirism through a Black lens.
• Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare - Part of a franchise addressing fears while highlighting diverse characters and stories.
• Dead End - Combines dark humor with psychological horror and social commentary.
• The Last House on the Left - Explores the violence and horror of primal instincts centered on family dynamics.
• High Life - A psychological space horror that delves deep into themes of isolation and humanity.
• The Boy Behind the Door - A harrowing tale of survival that highlights young characters dealing with horror.
• A Quiet Place - Revolutionary horror that addresses survival and family with a diverse cast.
• Annabelle - Horror film that includes themes of fear and supernatural elements in domestic settings.
• Get Out - The Original Soundtrack - Soundtrack curated to promote the themes of the film, giving voice to Black artists.
• It Follows - A unique horror film that addresses themes in a non-traditional narrative format.
• The Conjuring - Features diverse characters and traditional horror elements that reflect societal fears.
• The Visit - Dark comedy horror exploring family situations and generational differences.
• Zombie Flesh Eaters - Cult horror film that became iconic for its perspective and storytelling.
• The Exorcist - Classic horror that delves into the psychological and societal aspects of fear.
• Saw - Explores moral ambiguity and societal injustice through horror.
• The Witch - Historical horror that examines family dynamics and societal fears from a historical perspective.
• Midsommar - Psychological horror that intertwines relationships and cultural narratives.
• Pet Sematary - Explores themes of loss and the supernatural while highlighting the darkness in family life.
• Blacula - A cult classic that uniquely combines vampire lore with Black cultural elements.
• Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror - Anthology horror featuring urban-based tales with a comedic twist.
• The Craft - Cultural horror addressing female empowerment and societal issues.
• Dumplings - A bone-chilling tale that blends horror with social commentary on aging and beauty.
• I Am Legend - A dystopian horror narrative that features themes of isolation and survival.
• The Boy - Features psychological horror that questions the nature of insecurities and fears.
• The Taking of Deborah Logan - Blends found footage with psychological horror, portraying the realities of aging.
• 2 Graves in the Desert - Dark thriller with horror elements that showcase complex character backgrounds.
• Bad Hair - A horror-comedy that combines cultural commentary regarding beauty standards within the Black community.
• Fright Night - Empowers a diverse cast in a story involving urban legends and vampire lore.
• Mercy Black - Chilling horror that investigates the darker side of internet culture and mental health.
• The Haunting of Hill House - A series that delves into themes of trauma and fear in a family narrative format.
• Midnight Mass - Explores faith and horror while tackling societal issues through complex characters.
• Lovecraft Country: Season 1 - Brings historical and cultural perspectives within the context of horror.